Autonomo Spain
Autonomo Spain shares five years of experience with tax guides, tools, services, and clear explanations for freelancers in Spain.
Hi, I’m Adrienne. I’ve been autónoma in Spain for many years, and in this website I’ve put together some of what I’ve learned — and what I wish I’d known or had easy access to when I was starting out. More about me.
Over the years, I’ve worked with all sorts of clients in Spain, Europe and across the world and taken on all kinds of projects during my rather adventurous journey as an autónomo in Spain. Alongside the actual work, I’ve had to learn the ins and outs of the bureaucracy, work with tax deadlines, tracking revenue and expenses, even redoing an invoice or two because I got the format or VAT wrong.
It’s been a massive learning curve, but now I feel like I know what I’m doing, and I thought some of what I’ve picked up might be helpful to you too. So I decided to write it all down.
Articles
What is the Agencia Tributaria, AEAT, and Hacienda?
Agencia Tributaria, AEAT, and Hacienda are interchangeable terms
What is VeriFactu?
Details on VeriFactu, the Spanish tax agency’s new system for invoices that you will have to comply with by 1 July 2027 at the latest.
What are the invoice requirements for autonomos?
There are strict invoice requirements that are set by the tax department. This is advice on how to format an invoice.
How to design a mug for POD
Design a mug for POD. Dimensions, advice, and what to look out for and think about.
Do I need a gestor?
Gestors offer accountant-adjacent services such as setting up your autonomo business, quarterly and yearly taxes.
What is IVA?
IVA stands is Spain’s Value Added Tax (VAT) that may need to include on your invoice
What is IRPF?
IRPF is Spain’s personal income tax. If you’re self-employed, you must file it annually and may also make quarterly payments through Modelo 130.
